Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-02
Grand Receptions at Indianapolis and Ter
Haute.


THAT is impossible now" replied the
''she has hard days task he
fore her and is resting"
well, we are right glad to see you sir, ="
said the spokesman of the crowd.
~ thank you for that" reiOined the
President, "but OF the two l expect you
would prefer to see Mrs. Cleveland"
At Richmond, Ind, half acre of solid
humanity awaited the train. The five
minute stop was spent in handshaking,
the President remaining upon the Platform
OF his car and grasping the hands reached
up to him. Breakfast was the only Incl
dent of the run from Richmond to Indian
apOlis
At indianapolis the day dawned in a
drizzle, and the outlook for the reception
was gloomy enough, hut the Presidents
good luck" brought him
ABURsT OF SUNSHINE
rs the procession moved.
The procession moved promptly on time
III O'Clock. First came a squad OF
police, behind came the moving
mass with flying flags and the flashing Of
accOutrements. Next came the
staff in gorgeous official uni
form, while behind marched a platoon OF
police followed by a band of musicians.
Behind these marched the Light Infantry,
makinga striking display. Then the Chief
Marshal, Gen. Knetier aud staff, and inn
mediately following came the Presidents
escort, the Hendricks Club, to the number
of two or three hundred.
The open carriage, hidden almost by
drapery of flags, was drawn by eight gray
horses, gaily caparisOned. On the back
seat. to the right, sat the President. By
his side was Mrs Cleveland. On the Op-
posite seat was ex-senator Mcdonald, the
three being the sole occupants. The pro
gress of the vehicle was marked by cheers.
Hats were waved and handkerchiets tiut-
tered from every window.
Upon reaching the State Capitol the
members of the Presidential party were es-
corted TO handsome stand where the ES-
ecutive was introduced by Governor Gray
in a few very appropriate remarks. The
Governor said.
President Cleveland: In behalf of the
people of Indiana greet you, bidding you
welcome TO the State and It's capitol. BE
assured that the exhibition of popular
interest evidenced 10y this large as,emblage
of our citizens is q manifestation OF
RESPECT FOR YOURSELF
not less than for the Chief MG~7strate.
The people of Indiana meet ySd here to-
day 10 testify by their presence their
reverence and respect for the authority
III grrn N
and laws of the country.
In reply President Cleveland spoke as
follows:
when received q hearty invitation
from the people of Iudiana, and through
their Governor the invitation OF the peO-
ple of the State of Indiana, ts stop on my
travel and see them and their capital city,
| WAS not long in determining that my
route should lead me this way. | am sim
cerely glad TO have the opportunity, which
INV short stay affords to see the fair pro-
portions of your thriving and prosperous
town. The citizens Of the State Of Indiana
have abundant cause for cOngratulatiOn IN
the volume and variety of their products,
their public educational advantages, their
charitable institutions, and all that con-
tributes to the greatness OF State
But il seems to me that not the least
cause for an Indianian's pride, should he
his State capital First settled in 1919,
one wear thereafter its population NUM-
bered fifteen families. Chosen ~ the seat
of the State government in 1921, 1t was
about that time laid out as town and
uiyeu its present name, though ii had no
unll 1896, and did not re-
ceiye a city charter till lSiT. Forty years
growth has given it = population OF at least
one hundred thousand and all the business
activity that characteriZss q prosperous
American city.
| shall not dwell in detail upon the iea-
lures of your
CTTY'S FLOU RISHING CONDITION,
which arc daily under your observation.
| am told by an old resident that your
capital can be directly reached by railroad
from every county in the State excepting
two, and those who live here must be very
active and restless or very social, or both,
for am quite sure that you will find
more miles of street railroad in Indian
opolis than in any other city OF its size IN
the United States. | must not omit to
congratulate the people of Indiana and
their capital upon q careful and ecOnomi-
cal administration of their public
affairs. A proof Of this now beautities
your city, for 1 am told
that YOUR spacious and handsome state
house, lust completed, was actually built
within the limit of its expense originally
liked. In these days of waste, extrava-
pand miscalculatiOn in regard to public
buildings, this is thing 30 unusual that
YOU may we'll he proud OF it. So far as
your eity is concerned, it has been quite
lately reported as having the lowest tax
rate of all the cities of the country, vlth
population of 81, 600 and upwards, except
ing two.
! am at this moment much impressed
with another thought connected with this
plaee. Its suggestion can't fail to awaken
in your minds an atfectiOnats sentiment
and its subject directs the interested atten-
tion of the nation to this spot. Here lived
and died man, your neighbor and your
friend, whose
NAME WAS A HOUSEHOLD WORD
throughout the land. Trusted and respect
ed BY his fellow tOwnsmen and by them
invested with the highest civic trusts; a
loyal, true son of your State, amid his
hOnors he never forgot the people of indisps
and his fellow townsmen Of Indianapolis,
and while he loved you well he brought
honor 10 you by the faithful discharge OF
his functions Of public office, and by firm
devotion and adherence to patriotic prin-
ciples. All will Join 5ou in the respect
you cherish for his memory and the kindly
tender thought of the people Of the land
will always turn to your city as the place
where yOur distinguished citizen lived and
died, ana where rest his remains among
the surroundings he 50 much enjoyed. 1t
Is therefore not only gratifying to me to be
with you as citizens of indianapolis, but to
he able to greet yOu a. the friendsAnd neigh